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I've found that salted and/or non-organic butters tend to have that gritty texture. I'm not an organic-only person by any means--can't afford to be --but it does pay to buy the best unsalted butter you can get to make ghee, imo anyway.

I use organic unsalted butter and still get the grittiness sometimes. But it doesn't bother me, cuz as I said, once it's melted.........it's ALL GOOD!!!

Today I melted 1 tsp of ghee in my cup of black cocoa. It added a nice smoothness to what can be a rather stiff drink.

Maybe Lola and I are the only people who drink this, but it's a good way to get the benefits of chocolate without any sugar or unhealthy fats.1 Tb. plain cocoa, dissolved in a little hot water, then fill the cup with hot water.Optional, add 1 tsp (or more) of ghee!

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The Softies can add sweetener, and I'll bet it would be a great hot cocoa for those who don't want any kind of milk or even milk substitute. I treat it more like a cup of straight green tea than a milky beverage.

Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow.~Mary Jean Irion

My only problem with homemade ghee is that I could put it in a extra large latte cup and drink the whole thing! Therefore I make very small batches everyday (in the micro) so I only drink an expresso cup full.

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My only problem with homemade ghee is that I could put it in a extra large latte cup and drink the whole thing! Therefore I make very small batches everyday (in the micro) so I only drink an expresso cup full.

Ok, That makes sense to view chocolate as questionable at this time for me. There's always the future, and now that I know about the Ghee in hot chocolate, it's just as well that I don't even let myself be tempted until my adrenals are stable.

Thanks Pat and Don!

Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow.~Mary Jean Irion

with my somewhat limited mobility it often makes the difference between compliant and non-compliant.

Myra, if you are somewhat limited in mobility, I would like to gently urge you to make your ghee in the oven. At least 2 sticks at a time (to make it 'worth' heating your oven up). Set it to 350 and leave it for at least 30 min. Check it thereafter every 5. This way you don't have to stand and the ghee will be much better for you than in the m/w. IMHO.